Sefton · England
Non-Slip Bath Coating for Formby homes
Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays for householders, landlords and businesses in Formby. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
Questions from Formby
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
What areas do you cover?
All of Sefton, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Non-slip bath coating in Formby without replacing anything
It suits older people, families and holiday lets. The coating is clear and textured, so the bath looks much the same. We work on shower trays, resurfaced baths and wet room floors (ask us), and the jobs we see most are bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.
- Location
- Formby (L37)
- County
- Sefton
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Formby
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Nearby places to Formby
Other services in Formby
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Why repair rather than replace?
Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Formby. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Formby
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing.
What non-slip bath coating costs
Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by degreasing the area where you stand.
- Next we mask off the area.
- We apply the clear textured coating.
- We lift the masking for a clean edge.
- The coating is left to cure before use, generally overnight.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
- Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
- Outdoor surfaces
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Resurfaced baths
- Shower trays
- Enamelled baths
- Wet room floors (ask us)
Where we work around Formby
Formby is about 6 miles south-west of Southport, in Sefton. Whether you are in the middle of Formby or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Formby is one of 36 places in Sefton we cover. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the L37 postcode area. Whether you live on Church Road, St Luke's Church Road and Dukes Way or a nearby road, we can come to you. You will find Formby on the A565 and B5195, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Formby: Freshfield (1 mile north-west), Little Altcar (1 mile south-east), Great Altcar (2 miles east), Hightown (2 miles south) and Lady Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Southport (6 miles north-east), Bootle (7 miles south-east), Maghull (6 miles south-east), Litherland (6 miles south-east), Seaforth (6 miles south) and Ford (6 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Sefton, Formby is somewhere we visit frequently.
Near you in Formby
In Formby, that means homes near The Lifeboat pub, Redgate Community Primary School and Formby High School. Formby has its own railway station: Formby station. A little further out are The Village Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Formby Red Squirrel Reserve.
When to call us in Formby
Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, but with soap and water on them they become slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- Safety for older or less mobile people
- Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
- Worn-out textured areas
- Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
